Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches
A gas-shielded welding machine switch is a multi-position cam switch that adjusts the welding voltage on step-controlled welding machines by switching between the transformer's winding taps. It is used on the front panel of MIG/MAG welding machines to move to the voltage step suited to the wire and material thickness; it is also bought as a replacement for a failed setting switch. The category includes Metop brand models with 3, 7 and 10 steps in currents such as 16 A, 25 A, 40 A and 63 A. When buying one as a spare part, compare the number of steps, the rated current, the shaft and housing dimensions and the terminal layout with the switch currently on the machine. A step switch is not the switch of the output circuit that carries the welding current; on step-controlled machines it changes the winding ends on the mains side of the transformer.
Products
- Metop 25A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 25A · TRY 957.04 · Made to order
- Metop 32A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 32A · TRY 1,508.08 · Made to order
- Metop 40A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 40A · TRY 2,318.40 · Made to order
- Metop 16A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 16A · TRY 899.92 · Made to order
- Metop 25A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 25A · TRY 1,211.28 · Made to order
- Metop 40A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 40A · TRY 2,276.40 · Made to order
- Metop 32A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 32A · TRY 1,472.24 · Made to order
- Metop 16A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 16A · TRY 873.04 · Made to order
- Metop 25A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 25A · TRY 1,237.60 · Made to order
- Metop 63A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 63A · TRY 2,942.80 · Made to order
- Metop 20A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 20A · TRY 840.00 · Made to order
- Metop 40A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 40A · TRY 1,812.72 · Made to order
- Metop 32A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 32A · TRY 1,128.40 · Made to order
- Metop 63A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 63A · TRY 2,971.92 · Made to order
- Metop 16A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 16A · TRY 699.44 · Made to order
- Metop 63A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 63A · TRY 2,332.40 · Made to order
- Metop 20A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 20A · TRY 1,083.60 · Made to order
- Metop 50A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 50A · TRY 2,514.40 · Made to order
- Metop 50A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 10 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1173 - 50A · TRY 2,562.00 · Made to order
- Metop 50A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 7 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1073 - 50A · TRY 2,027.20 · Made to order
- Metop 20A Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switch 3 Step — Metop · SKU: MT1074 - 20A · TRY 1,056.16 · Made to order
How to choose Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches
A gas-shielded welding machine switch is a multi-position cam switch that adjusts the welding voltage on step-controlled welding machines by switching between the transformer's winding taps. It is used on the front panel of MIG/MAG welding machines to move to the voltage step suited to the wire and material thickness; it is also bought as a replacement for a failed setting switch.
- Separate overcurrent/leakage protection, motor starting and local isolation requirements.
- Select rated current, pole count and breaking capacity (kA) from the installation calculation.
- Match coil voltage, auxiliary contacts and tripping curve to the control circuit and load type.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches and where is it used?
A gas-shielded welding machine switch is a multi-position cam switch that adjusts the welding voltage on step-controlled welding machines by switching between the transformer's winding taps. It is used on the front panel of MIG/MAG welding machines to move to the voltage step suited to the wire and material thickness; it is also bought as a replacement for a failed setting switch.
What should I compare when choosing Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches?
When buying one as a spare part, compare the number of steps, the rated current, the shaft and housing dimensions and the terminal layout with the switch currently on the machine.
Where can I find technical details for Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches products?
It is used on the front panel of MIG/MAG welding machines to move to the voltage step suited to the wire and material thickness; it is also bought as a replacement for a failed setting switch.
Gas-Shielded Welding Machine Switches Selection Guide: Technical Criteria & Application Standards